Pacers136
Knicks102
Clippers101
Kings112Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons: Oct 27, 2025
Cavaliers vs Pistons final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-95 on October 27, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 33 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
| Pistons | 24 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 95 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 35 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 11 REB Evan Mobley
- 6 AST De'Andre Hunter
Pistons
- 12 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 9 REB Isaiah Stewart
- 5 AST Daniss Jenkins
Cavaliers vs Pistons Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley F | 30 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5-10 | 1-5 | 4-6 | +27 |
| Sam Merrill G | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +13 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 2-6 | 3-3 | +5 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 29 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13-18 | 2-4 | 7-8 | +38 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 25 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 6-7 | +18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaylon Tyson F | 27 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-2 | 3-4 | +3 |
| Dean Wade FC | 19 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 2-4 | +13 |
| Luke Travers G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Craig Porter G | 23 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 2-3 | +18 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -16 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Tobias Harris F | 17 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 2-5 | 4-4 | -18 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 28 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3-14 | 1-7 | 5-6 | -16 |
| Jalen Duren C | 20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 25 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1-9 | 1-4 | 1-2 | -30 |
| Paul Reed F | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Bobi Klintman F | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +12 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Ron Holland F | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -20 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 22 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 5-7 | +12 |
| Colby Jones G | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Javonte Green GF | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -21 |
Cavaliers vs Pistons Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons behind a 30-17 second quarter that turned a 9-point lead into 22 by halftime. Cleveland moved to 3-1 on the season, and Detroit fell to 2-2.
The lead stood at 22 points at the break, with Cleveland ahead 63-41. After three quarters it was 90-66. Detroit outscored the Cavaliers 29-26 in the fourth, but the gap stayed at 21. The Cavaliers also made 27 of 35 free throws to the Pistons' 18 of 27.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points for Cleveland, while Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 12. Evan Mobley added 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, and Isaiah Stewart had 9 for the Pistons. The Pistons shot 33 of 87 from the field, and the Cavaliers made 39 of 85.
The number to know: 25 Detroit turnovers, 6 more than Cleveland's 19, gave the Cavaliers extra possessions during the second-quarter run.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 39-85 | Field Goals | 33-87 |
| 45.9% | FG % | 37.9% |
| 11-35 | 3-Pointers | 11-34 |
| 31.4% | 3P % | 32.4% |
| 27-35 | Free Throws | 18-27 |
| 77.1% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 25 | Assists | 20 |
| 11 | Steals | 12 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 25 |
| 25 | Fouls | 29 |
| 35 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 52.4% | 15.9% | 27.3% | 0.318 |
 Pistons | 44.3% | 20.2% | 30.8% | 0.207 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, October 27, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Bucks 118-113 Oct 26, 2025
- W @ Nets 131-124 Oct 24, 2025
- L @ Knicks 111-119 Oct 22, 2025
Pistons last 5
- W vs Celtics 119-113 Oct 26, 2025
- W @ Rockets 115-111 Oct 24, 2025
- L @ Bulls 111-115 Oct 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- May 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 125-94
- May 15, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 115-94
- May 13, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 117-113
- May 11, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 103-112
- May 9, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 109-116
More NBA Games on Oct 27, 2025
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2124
Philadelphia 76ers3-1136Top: Maxey 43 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1123
Chicago Bulls1-2128Top: Porziņģis 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1122
New Orleans Pelicans0-390Top: Simons 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3109
Houston Rockets3-0137Top: Eason 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1103
San Antonio Spurs1-2121Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0101
Dallas Mavericks1-294Top: Davis 26 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1134
Utah Jazz1-2138Top: Markkanen 51 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1127
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0114Top: Murray 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0118
Golden State Warriors0-3131Top: Kuminga 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
Los Angeles Lakers3-0108Top: Reaves 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Cavaliers vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pistons on Oct 27, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-95 on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pistons records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 3-1 and the Pistons were 2-2 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 for the Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham scored 12 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 4-3.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pistons game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 on May 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Cavaliers-Pistons: Q1 33-24, Q2 30-17, Q3 27-25, Q4 26-29.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pistons?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.